US Bridges

Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.72 W CR 950 E · Structure no. 6300117

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 64
CrossesBranch Cup Creek
Location00.72 W CR 950 E
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26942, -87.11875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 64 over Branch Cup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.